Raine, William MacLeod 1871-1954 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Bonanza: A Story of the Gold Trail" by William MacLeod Raine is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. It transports readers to the rugged landscapes of the American West during the Gold Rush era, capturing the spirit and struggles of early pioneers and express riders. The story centers on young Hugh McClintock, a Pony Express rider, highlighting his daring adventures and encounters with various challenges, including hostile Indians and the lawlessness of mining camps. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the tense atmosphere surrounding a Pony Express station where riders are expected to uphold the tradition of punctuality amidst the perilous conditions of the frontier. We meet Byers, a seasoned rider impatiently awaiting his late counterpart, and Hugh McClintock, who quickly finds himself thrust into action after discovering an injured rider. As Hugh leans into danger, he embodies the courage and determination characteristic of young pioneers. The narrative then shifts to the bustling mining town of Placerville, where the excitement of the Gold Rush looms large, and the community prepares for an influx of fortune seekers heading to Washoe, setting the stage for a tale of adventure, conflict, and aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-11-13 Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by https://archive.org/details/bonanzastoryofgo00raina Originally published: United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1921 Western stories Gold mines and mining -- Fiction PS United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69341 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69341 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134614.0 69341